Looking for bulb recommendations

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by broy069, Sep 28, 2011.

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  1. broy069

    broy069 Plankton

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    I have a 2x150w MH 2x130w PC Outer Orbit light that i just received with a tank i purchased. I am looking to buy new bulbs for it but not sure what is best. I have a 75g mixed reef. If possible please supply a picture of tank with bulbs recommended. Thanks!

    Also it looks like there are spots for Led moonlighting, does anyone know if i can add those?
     
    broy069, Sep 28, 2011
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  2. SJ25

    SJ25 Plankton

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    I always liked Ushio 150 watt 20K. A nice looking bulb IMO.
     
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  3. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    The 20000K Ushio look nice, but doesn't really put out any PAR. The 14000K are much better in that regard and are a very nice crisp white. You don't really have much light for a 75, so, I wouldn't sacrafice any, by going too blue, but that's just my .02. A 10K will give you the most PAR, the XMs are good for that, but will be yellow. Using actinic PCs will compensate some though. I think the Phoenix is probably the best mix of PAR and color, assuming you like a somewhat blue look.
     
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  4. BradSander

    BradSander Astrea Snail

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    Phoenix 14k
     
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  5. reefwerks

    reefwerks Flamingo Tongue

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    BlueLine 14K
     
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  6. Reefing Madness

    Reefing Madness Skunk Shrimp

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